EMS providers may choose to downgrade their certification to a lower level. Below EMS providers will find the process and application to request a certification by downgrade.
The Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR) is a joint program between the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The program recognizing emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations and met the standards as established by the two agencies to obtain VRSR.
The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require the driver of a licensed EMS vehicle be EMSVO certified. Here you will find resources on initial and renewal certification registration for the EMSVO.
The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require every EMS agency to have an EMS agency medical director. Here you will find sample medical director agreements.
The Department permits BLS agencies to participate in the optional Epi-Pen for BLS program. Here you will find resources related to the Epi-Pen for BLS Program.
The Department communicates with EMS agencies and providers through EMS Information Bulletins to clarify administrative processes. Here you will find EMS Information Bulletins from 2010.